London's best merry mustards

It’s claimed that Nigella Lawson always carried a tube of English mustard in her handbag. Her former housekeeper Francesca Grillo said the chef would ask her to look for “her keys, her phone, or her mustard ... I know it sounds weird, but that’s what it is.” After fiery debate, we bring you five of our favourites that really cut the mustard

London's best merry mustards

London's best merry mustards

1/5

Comes in a handbag-sized tube, perfect for domestic goddesses like Nigella. She once wrote that it adds piquancy to meals. 79p for a 50g tube, tesco.com

2/5

Slotts Senap

An essential for any smorgasbord, this Swedish favourite is slightly sweet and grainy. £3 for 250g, scandikitchen.co.uk

3/5

Cassis de Dijon Maille Mustard

A fruity condiment with white wine and Dijon blackcurrant liqueur. Good with pork and cheese.
£4.95 for 108g, uk.maille.com

4/5

Grey Poupon Old Style Seed Mustard

The French are so proud of their mustard that the man behind this sharp vinegar and white wine concoction, Maurice Grey, was awarded a medal for the production of quality condiments in 1860. When you taste it you will see why. £1.29 for 210g, ocado.com

5/5

Daylesford Natural Strong English Mustard

This one’s a real hottie, with plenty of punch, and the perfect accompaniment to beef or sausages. £2.89 for 170g, daylesford.com